ARTICLES | A Better Sleep - Part 18

May 24, 2019January 30, 2021

Is heavy snoring dangerous?

Do you suffer from any of these signs or symptoms?

Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea carries increased morbidity and mortality, and can also be a nuisance! Many of the signs and symptoms associated with “sleep disordered breathing” (SDB) may be attributed to other disorders or areas.

It is important to look at SDB as a syndrome – where a combination of signs and symptoms are associated with that disease process. It is not necessary to have several or all, but they may all be associated with SDB. If in doubt, ask your doctor.

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May 17, 2019January 30, 2021

Where is the silent human killer?

The not so silent killer among us

Remarkably, there are still diseases of the Western and developed world which appear to escape widespread awareness and detection.

While heart attack and stroke remain feared, they are commonly associated with this potentially fatal epidemic, which remains almost ignored by the majority of healthcare professionals. Continue reading “Where is the silent human killer?”

May 10, 2019January 30, 2021

Can your dental hygienist help your sleep?

At first there seems little to link the dentist’s office to sleep – and perhaps even less to the dental hygienist. However there is a significant contribution that can be made to improving sleep disordered breathing (SDB) by the dental hygienist.

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May 8, 2019January 30, 2021

Does good sleep make you live longer?

Is lack of sleep a killer?

It is well known that sleep affects general health, and a strong suspicion that it affects longevity too. Several studies have put this to the test. Continue reading “Does good sleep make you live longer?”

May 3, 2019February 2, 2021

Dental Appliances for the Management of Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

OSA is a potentially fatal disease of epidemic proportions in our society today. With 26% of Canadians estimated to have OSA (5.4M Canadians) chances are that you or someone close to you has OSA. Management is crucial and the two primary ways are by CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) which comprises a mask, bedside pump and joining hose and OAT (Oral Appliance Therapy), which comprise an oral appliance similar to a mouth guard. Both have advantages and disadvantages.

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